Month: August 2018

I enjoyed discussing TRIPTYCH , and how Slaughter revealed the ethnicity of the characters over time. It got me thinking that I’d like to explore more, and that it’s time to start compiling suggestions for our next list! Jot notes now and send them to me anytime between now and November 15 when we’ll vote on our next book list. We’ll discuss the last title from our current selections on October 18; HIMSELF by Jess Kid.

In the meantime, I have exciting news for our September 20th meeting, where we’ll have a special guest from the Delray Beach Public Library! It’ll also be the weekend after I have a meet-up with a bunch of story nerds. It’s always hard to see summer go, but so much to look forward to.

Until then…Here’s more about our September selection:

In this page-turner of a thriller by bestselling author T.R. Ragan, unlikely partners PI Jessie Cole and crime reporter Ben Morrison search for clues to a mystery buried in their own pasts—only to discover that sometimes the truth is better off buried.

Whew! Whatever happened to the summer doldrums? Remember when that was a thing? No doldrums here but trying to keep up with family, writing, and READING while enjoying our lovely season. With that in mind, I’ll try holding August book club on my patio but if it’s too wet or buggy we can always head inside. Are you ready? Our August book selection is TRIPTYCH by Karin Slaughter. We’ve got two more books on our reading list (below), so lets start thinking about our next titles. Maybe some below will provide inspiration? In any case, happy reading, and I hope you enjoy these bookie tidbits below.

September 20, 2018: Her Last Day by T. R. Ragan

October 18, 2018: Himself by Jess Kid

Hercule Poirot is back! Sophie Hannah is continuing Agatha Christie’s famous detective series, and I hear that the first, MYSTERY OF THREE QUARTERS is great. This sounds like it could generate some fun discussion at an upcoming meeting.

I love the premise of Rita Mae’s newest, which might sound familiar to anyone whose listened to me talk about tying a contemporary mystery into local history. Brown said there’s a new book in her “Sister Jane” series that features the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and a “Sneaky Pie” mystery featuring the National Beagle Club, which is housed at a spectacular (and real) historic property in western Loudoun County. I’m a fangirl of Rita Mae for sure — check out the article to find out why (at least partially).

Local Literary Tidbits:

Terence Faherty’s novel “Play a Cold Hand” and Kristen Lepionka’s “The Last Place You Look” are nominees for Shamus Awards from the Private Eye Writers of America.

Lori Rader-Day – UNDER A DARK SKY (William Morrow) launched August 7, and she’s out on the road promoting it. Her website is packed with events, including a couple of events with Willian Kent Krueger below.

William Kent Krueger – DESOLATION MOUNTAIN (Atria) releases in August, too. From his website: In an early review, Publishers Weekly called it “haunting… Krueger skillfully combines the otherworldly setting of the Minnesota wilds with Native American lore to create a winning mystery with more than a few surprises.

Her next novel (VIRTUAL SABOTAGE, coming Oct. 23) will be offered as an ARC in a drawing entered by e-mailing JGHyzy@gmail.com, putting “VS Giveaway” as the subject, and telling her your favorite story or stories (books, movies, TV shows, etc.) that feature an element of science fiction. Then sign up for her newsletter at http://bit.ly/2Me92tk and check your e-mail to see who won.

VIRTUAL SABOTAGE is not about the gadgets and gizmos that power its Science Fiction setting. Rather, it’s about the characters—some you’ll love, some you’ll hate—and how they interact with one another in a society addicted to virtual reality.